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CASE STUDY · OCT 2024 – JUL 2026
Big 4 Bank — Lead Security Solution Architect
Enterprise cybersecurity and risk management for a leading global bank. Proactive threat detection, vulnerability management and enterprise cybersecurity modernisation across banking infrastructure.
“A trusted security leader capable of securing critical banking infrastructure while maintaining full compliance and operational continuity.”— Enterprise Delivery Director
IMPORTANCECritical financial infrastructure
REACHEnterprise banking estate
STANDARDSNCSC, ISO 27001 & PCI-DSS
ROLELead Security Architect
Engagement overview
Lead Security Solution Architect for a Big 4 Bank, responsible for cybersecurity oversight, threat protection and regulatory compliance across global banking assets.
Engagement highlights
Perimeter & threat
Microsoft Defender XDR deployment for host and perimeter protection.
SIEM & response
Integrated Microsoft Sentinel as the primary SIEM, with OAuth and SAML governance.
Regulatory alignment
Alignment with NCSC, ISO 27001 and Secure by Design standards.
Architectural lead
Oversaw junior architects and ran weekly project reviews and stand-ups.
Key deliverables
- Assessing project vulnerabilities and managing risk
- Modernising security tooling across hybrid environments
- Engaging stakeholders on secure-by-design standards
- Conducting bi-weekly project reviews and alignment stand-ups
What this experience can deliver for you
- Enterprise threat detection (XDR / SIEM)
- Banking regulatory compliance
- Microsoft security stack integration
- Cyber risk mitigation & governance
Problem solverSecurity leaderPracticalOutcome-focused